Diana Pelletier – Principal and Founder

Diana Pelletier, MS, CPDM, OWCP is the founder and CEO of Pelletier & Associates, Inc. With over 25 years of experience in the field of disability management she has applied her expertise in the area of workplace ergonomics, workers’ compensation programs and return-to-work strategies to assist employers in maintaining effective, productive work environments. Her experience covers a wide expanse of organizations, from public agencies and private companies to non-profit entities, in a multitude of industries including manufacturing, laboratory and office environments. Her background focuses on developing cost effective, practical solutions for employers, to reduce the impact of injuries and lost time in the workplace.

As a nationally recognized expert in the area of disability management, she has spoken on related topics to a variety of organizations including the National Ergonomics Conference and Exhibition (NECE), Orange County chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (OC-ASSE), Professionals in Human Resource Management Association (PIHRA), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the Insurance Education Association (IEA), and at classes at California State University, Fullerton and California State University, Los Angeles.

Diana’s education includes her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling, both from the California State University, Fullerton. She holds certifications as a Certified Professional in Disability Management, and Rehabilitation Counselor from the Office of Workers Compensation Programs, U.S. Department of Labor. She was a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor recognized by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). She also holds certifications in Ergonomic Analysis of the Workplace and is a certified trainer recognized by the American Society of Training and Development. Diana is a member of the Orange County Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Orange County Association of Industrial Hygienists and the American Society of Training and Development.